Runs PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest maker of clove-spiked kretek cigarettes beloved by Indonesians. While still the largest maker, losing market share to fellow kretek rivals Djarum and Sampoerna. Halim's father started the company in 1958; within a year it was producing 50 million cigarettes. Founding of the company still marked with special celebrations. Gudang Garam is a major sponsor of motor sports in Indonesia.

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Diameter of disc reflects size of fortune. The red disc indicates Rachman Halim & family.

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